Triumphal Feast – Lowrance Ministries

Triumphal Feast • 031. 1st Corinthians 6:1-11 – “Handling Offenses” Part 2

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. In part 2 of the message, we gin in verses 3 through 5 where Paul teaches what he will do as an Apostle to help the church restart proper church discipline. He will then teach how each on of us and a member of the body of Christ has the responsibility to speak and live in such as way as to encourage righteousness in our fellow members.
This message was preached on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 030. 1st Corinthians 6:1-11 – “Handling Offenses” Part 1

“Handling Offenses Within the Church” – 1st Corinthians 6:1-11 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.The Apostle Paul continues to point our how the arrogance and pride of the members of the Church at Corinth has moved them to neglect their duties within the church. In this case, when brethren have a disagreement, they have been going to the courts of the world rather than following the instructions of the Lord to regain fellowship with their brothers. Elder Bryce begins this message by showing that, while we are citizens of heaven, we have a dual responsibility being sojourners here on earth. The church should have a positive impact on the world around it but the world should not be brought into the church nor church issues to be handled according to world standards and practices. This message was preached on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • Special Christmas Edition – “The Word Dwelt Among Us”

“The Word Dwelt Among Us” • John 1:1-18 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Elder Bryce begins with the prophecy that God would dwell among men found in Isaiah, Chapter 7. He then shows the eternal nature and sonship of Jesus Christ in John 1. This is an important fact in order to fully understand what it means when Christ “took on flesh and dwelt among us.”This message was preached on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 029. 1st Corinthians 5 – “Church Discipline” Part 2

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. In part 2 of the message, we gin in verses 3 through 5 where Paul teaches what he will do as an Apostle to help the church restart proper church discipline. He will then teach how each on of us and a member of the body of Christ has the responsibility to speak and live in such as way as to encourage righteousness in our fellow members. This message was preached on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 028. 1st Corinthians 5 – “Church Discipline” Part 1

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. The Church at Corinth was puffed up with their many gifts and good preaching. So much so, that they neglected to fulfill one of the church’s biggest responsibilities – teach and encourage righteous living. In this lesson, we see that the moral law of God declared in the Old Testament is still valid. We see that each church and each member of the church has the responsibility to live for Christ and encourage others to walk like Him as well. Finally, we see that church discipline is never to be done for punitive reason but to encourage repentance and holiness. This message was preached on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 027. 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – “Apostolic Authority” Part 2

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – In Part 2 of this message, we will hear the final part of Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the preaching of the gospel. We will also see that Paul sets up the standard or perpetuity of truth by sending Timothy to remind the church at Corinth of everything that Paul said and did.This message was preached on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 026. 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – “Apostolic Authority” Part 1

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul uses a series of Ironic statements and concessions to shock the divided parties at the Church of Corinth into repentance. He reminds them that they are believers in Christ because He first peached to them, and that they should continue following him as he follows Jesus. He ends this section with a question, “I am coming to visit with you. Would you like me to come with a chastening rod or in tender love?”This message was preached on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 025. 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – “A Proper View of the Ministry” Part 2

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message begins with a detailed look at the required humility and stewardship of the preacher and concludes with the congregant’s responsibility in recognizing the blessing of God upon the pastor and being humble and obedient to his teaching.This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 024. 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – “A Proper View of the Ministry” Part 1

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Church at Corinth was divided into several factions. This was caused by an improper view and loyalty to the various preachers who had spoken there. Today’s message will explore the role of perspective of God’s ministers of the gospel. They are the “under-rower” which is an unseen servant position that simply does the will of the Master. They are also stewards of God’s word. This means whatever understanding they have been given about the Bible it is to be dispensed to God’s people not to gain fame or reward.This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Triumphal Feast • 023. 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – “FOR the Church” Part 2

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message continues with the theme of humility in the church of God. Church is not about us, it is about worshipping Jesus Christ and being a blessing to others. Our focus should not be on a single preacher or on our personal needs. We are called out the world to worship as a single body – The Bride of Christ.This message was preached on Sunday, January 15, 2023.